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Overview

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Director:

Gus Van Sant

Writers (WGA):

Matt Damon (written by) &
Ben Affleck (written by)

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Release Date:

9 January 1998 (USA) more

Genre:

Drama more

Tagline:

Some people can never believe in themselves, until someone believes in them. more

Plot:

Will Hunting, a janitor at MIT, has a gift for mathematics but needs help from a psychologist to find direction in his life. full summary | full synopsis

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Awards:

Won 2 Oscars. Another 16 wins & 35 nominations more

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(234 articles)

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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Robin Williams ... Sean Maguire

Matt Damon ... Will Hunting

Ben Affleck ... Chuckie Sullivan

Stellan Skarsgård ... Prof. Gerald Lambeau

Minnie Driver ... Skylar

Casey Affleck ... Morgan O'Mally

Cole Hauser ... Billy McBride
John Mighton ... Tom - Lambeau's Teaching Assistant
Rachel Majorowski ... Krystyn
Colleen McCauley ... Cathy

Matt Mercier ... Barbershop Quartet #1
Ralph St. George ... Barbershop Quartet #2
Rob Lynds ... Barbershop Quartet #3
Dan Washington ... Barbershop Quartet #4
Alison Folland ... M.I.T. Student #1
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Additional Details

MPAA:

Rated R for strong language, including some sex-related dialogue.

Runtime:

126 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA more


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When Robin Williams won the Oscar for his supporting role, he sent Peer Augustinski, who dubbed his voice in German, a small replica of the Oscar statue with a note saying, "Thank you for making me famous in Germany." more

Goofs:

Continuity: Chuckie's coffee cup switches hands while he is talking with Will at the construction site. more

Quotes:

[first lines]
Lambeau: Mod fx... squared... dx. So please finish Parceval, by next time. I know many of you had this as undergraduates, but it won't hurt to brush up.
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Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Ben Affleck/Fiona Apple (#25.13)" (2000) more

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Angeles more


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57 out of 96 people found the following comment useful.
Two Pals Make Good in Hollywood, 25 June 2000
8/10
Author: harry-76 from Cleveland, Ohio

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck scored quite a success with their interesting and entertaining script. The introduction and exposition sections are enormously engrossing, after which script peaks and rather coasts along the rest of the way. Yet, the casting is so well done, and the acting at such good level, that interest is nicely maintained.

What "Hunting" essentially consists of is some two dozen conversational scenes, bridged together with short transitions of physical activity. What is rather remarkable is that one isn't aware of the dramatic limitations comprising the structure. This is a real tribute to the cast, director, and of course, the script. While the basic situation is really quite far-fetched, it is made to seem plausible--again, the mark of good, convincing writing. The story behind getting the script sold and produced on the terms of the writers' preferences is fascinating. Still, one can't really call it luck, for both Damon and Affleck "paid their dues" -- and success did not just fall into their laps. These are two talented young men, with perseverance; and how wonderful for them to have achieved such success while still youthful and full of vitality.

"Good Will Hunting" is a good production, with solid craftsmanship in all departments -- thanks to the creativity of Damon and Affleck.

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